Weddings at Bannatyne Hotel At Bannatyne Hotel, Darlington we can create an elegant and romantic atmosphere for your wedding. Whether it be an intimate gathering or a celebration on a larger scale, we have an array of locations that would set the tone beautifully. The Pavilion A unique backdrop to an outdoor ceremony, located in our beautiful gardens. Maxine's Contemporary in style and design, with marble fire surrounds and large windows displaying views of the garden, making the ideal setting for an intimate and informal affair. The Wilbur Suite A bright, elegant and spacious room, flooded with natural light from the Georgian windows. Suitable for conference, exhibition and banqueting use for up to 150, with direct access to the gardens and private bar. The Study Overlooking the garden, offering space for up to 20 guests, The Study is enhanced by impressive original features and elegant decor.
All Inclusive Packages Package Day Guests Evening Guests Price Additional Guests Silver 70 100 5,745 55 14 Gold 70 100 6,495 60 14 Platinum 70 100 8,495 80 18 Day Evening Silver Package Ceremony room hire Wedding breakfast room hire 3 course wedding breakfast for 70 guests (Choose from our all inclusive package menu) Bucks fizz welcome drink One glass of red, white or rose wine with your wedding breakfast Prosecco toast drink Evening buffet for 100 guests Evening reception room hire Bridal suite on the night of the wedding Services of a Wedding Host for the day Floral arrangements for your tables Wedding table plans and menus Table linen and napkins Gold Package includes all of the above plus; Upgrade to two glasses of red, white or rose wine with your wedding breakfast In house DJ services Platinum Package includes all of the above plus; Upgrade to two glasses of red, white or rose wine with your wedding breakfast In house DJ services Chair covers Upgrade to Champagne toast drink Bottle of Champagne in your room Four complimentary standard bedrooms for family/friends the night before and night of the wedding Welcome drink for evening guests Junior Suite night before wedding 100 dinner allowance prior to wedding
Your Bespoke Wedding Experience To begin to plan your perfect day, we have detailed below our pricing structure for each wedding location. Civil Ceremony Room Hire The Pavilion Complimentary Maxine's 500 The Wilbur Suite 600 The Study 300 Wedding Breakfast Room Hire Maxine's 500 The Wilbur Suite 600 The Study 300 Evening Reception Room Hire The Wilbur Suite 600 We are delighted to offer the following complimentary services for all of our weddings: A Wedding Co-ordinator Who will be with you every step of the way from your initial enquiry; until your Wedding Day. A Red Carpet For the arrival of your guests and the bridal party, adding that extra special touch. Complimentary Table Decorations Including floral centrepieces, your table linen, napkins, cake stand and knife. Complimentary Wedding Stationery Including your hotel seating plan and menus. In addition, we are able to source and recommend entertainment providers and venue stylists. Services of a Wedding Host for the day Maxine s Restaurant is also available for evening hire, offering your guests additional space to relax and enjoy the celebrations, at a rate of 1,000
Your Wedding Breakfast Please choose one starter, main course and dessert for all guests. All of the following dishes are available for both bespoke and all-inclusive packages. Items marked with an asterisk are charged at a supplement for all-inclusive packages. Soups - all served with a crusty roll and butter Honey roasted root vegetable (v) 5.95 Roasted Mediterranean vegetable (v) 5.95 Plum tomato soup, Cheddar croutons (v) 5.95 Chicken broth served with a mini club sandwich 9.95* Carrot and coriander, coriander oil dressing (v) 5.95 Chilled tomato and gin, with balsamic caviar (v) 9.95* Beef consomme royale 11.95* Vichyssoise: leek and potato with honey and mint dressing (v) 5.95 Hot starters Smoked mozzarella and potato croquette, tomato chutney(v) 6.95 Roasted red pepper and onion tart tatin, balsamic dressing, glazed cheese and dressed rocket (v) 6.95 Garlic mushrooms on toast (v) 6.95 Handmade fishcakes served with Thai green sauce 6.95 Deep fried trio of cheeses, cranberry salsa, frisse salad (v) 6.95 Wild mushroom and smoked brie ravioli, pesto dressing (v) 5.95 Starters Cold starters Seafood cocktail with Bloody Mary dressing 6.95 Chicken and hazelnut terrine, orange and beetroot salad 6.95 Smoked mackerel on toast, pickled vegetables and fresh horseradish 6.95 Smoked salmon gateaux, watercress salad and ciabatta wafers 7.95* Ham hock terrine, pea salad and black pudding bread 6.95 Heritage carrot and walnut salad (v and vegan) 6.95 Goat s cheese panna cotta, texture of beetroot and Parma ham crisp 7.95* Parma ham, compressed watermelon, crackling and mint liqueur dressing 6.95 Sorbet (this can be added as an extra course to any package, at 2.95 per person, or 3.95 per person for Mojito or Bloody Mary sorbet) Pineapple and ginger Orange Bloody Mary* Specific allergens information is held centrally on all our menu products and can be provided on request from our trained staff. Mojito* Fruits of the forest Beetroot
Your Wedding Breakfast Please choose one starter, main course and dessert for all guests. All of the following dishes are available for both bespoke and all-inclusive packages. Items marked with an asterisk are charged at a supplement for all-inclusive packages. Main courses all 21.95 Pan fried chicken supreme, smoked bacon and creamed cabbage, crushed new potatoes, seasonal vegetables and chicken jus Roast chicken ballotine, mozzarella, sundried tomato and basil stuffing, tomato fondue Grilled Yorkshire pork steak, bourbon jus, caramelised apples, Chef s seasonal vegetables and potato Pan fried pork loin, faggot, slow cooked belly pork, cider jus, Chef s seasonal vegetables and potato Slow cooked brisket of beef, Newcastle Brown Ale jus, Chef s seasonal vegetables and potato Roast Irish premium striploin, served with Yorkshire pudding and pan gravy Roast leg of lamb, served with Yorkshire pudding and minted gravy Rack of lamb with a feta and chorizo crust, rosemary jus, Chef s seasonal vegetables and potato * 3.95 supplement Pan fried fillet of salmon, caper and butter dressing, Chef s seasonal vegetables and potato Roasted cod loin, herb crust, creamy mussel broth, Chef s seasonal vegetables and potato Chargrilled 8 oz rump steak cooked medium, served with chunky chips and peppercorn sauce * 3 supplement Chargrilled 8 oz sirloin steak cooked medium, served with chunky chips and peppercorn sauce * 5 supplement Chargrilled 7 oz fillet of beef cooked medium, served with chunky chips and peppercorn sauce * 7 supplement Vegetarian courses all 18.95 Wild mushroom and blue cheese risotto Mediterranean rice, stuffed courgette and tomato fondue Chickpea and potato masala served with braised rice and naan bread Vegetable pasta gratin, with pesto dressing Desserts all 7.95 Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream Double chocolate and marshmallow brownie, vanilla ice cream Lemon tart, fruits of the forest sorbet Banoffee tart Maxine s tropical fruit Eton mess Fruits of the forest cheesecake, berry compote Passion fruit cheesecake, orange sorbet Citrus cheesecake with a lime granita Chocolate delice, rum and raisin ice cream * 2 supplement Cheese and biscuits * 3 supplement For something extra special, we can arrange a personalised tasting menu, sharing platter menu, fine dining and rustic dishes, as well themes such as Indian, Italian, French or whatever your favourite cuisine might be. Specific allergens information is held centrally on all our menu products and can be provided on request from our trained staff. For children under the age of 12, half sized portions are available on some dishes. Alternatively, a children s menu can be served.
Bespoke Drinks Prices For your drinks package why not choose a welcome drink, wine for your table and sparkling wine or Champagne for your toast: Welcome Drinks Pimm s & Lemonade 5.00 Bucks Fizz 5.00 Mulled Wine 6.00 Sparkling Wine 6.00 Kir Royale 6.50 Bottle of Lager 4.50 Raspberry Fizz 6.00 Champagne 9.00 White Wine from 5.00 Red Wine from 5.00 Rose Wine from 5.00 Cocktails all priced at 6.95 Blushing Bride - Bourbon, fresh grapefruit juice and sugar syrup, shaken with ice and garnished with grapefruit Cuba Libre - Dark rum, freshly squeezed lime and Coca Cola, served on ice Moscow Mule - Vodka and freshly squeezed lime, topped with chilled ginger beer Cosmopolitan - Vodka, cointreau and cranberry juice, shaken with ice and garnished with an orange twist Caribbean Bellini - Champagne and Malibu, topped with pineapple juice Wedding Breakfast & Toast Drinks Two glasses of house wine for your guests: Red, White or Rose 9 By the bottle from 17.00 per bottle. Sparkling Wine 6.00 House Champagne 9.00 For a larger range of wines, please see our current wine list.
Your Evening Buffet 14.95 per person Sandwiches (please choose one) Tomato and red onion bruschetta Ham and tomato sandwiches Savoury cheese sandwiches Tuna and sweetcorn wraps Meat (please choose one) Mini beef sliders Mini southern fried chicken burgers Tandoori chicken drumsticks Cajun spiced chicken thighs Lamb koftas ( 2.95 supplement) Chicken satay skewers Barbecue belly pork Balsamic and mint lamb chops ( 4.95 supplement) Fish (please choose one) Mini fish bites Fish cakes Lime and coriander marinated salmon bites Prawn and chorizo pil pil Mini fish burgers ( 1.95 supplement) Vegetarian (please choose one) Mini baguette pizzette Grilled flat bread with mozzarella and pesto Cheddar stuffed flat mushrooms Red onion and feta tart Salads (please choose two) Posh coleslaw Tomato and red onion salad Mediterranean pasta salad, green pesto Spiced cous cous salad Caesar salad Potato (please choose one) Spiced wedges Hand cut chips Garlic and rosemary roasted new potatoes Desserts (please choose one) Cheese and biscuits ( 6.95 supplement) Fruits of the forest pavlova Chocolate and marshmallows brownies, strawberries and cream Selection of Chef s desserts Lemon drizzle cake Specific allergens information is held centrally on all our menu products and can be provided on request from our trained staff.
Your Next Step Please make an appointment with our Wedding Co-ordinator for an informal chat and tour of the hotel and facilities. If you would then like to make a provisional reservation we can hold a date for up to 10 days, following which we would require a deposit of 500 to confirm your booking. Please note that this deposit is non-refundable. 50% of the wedding balance is required 6 months prior to your wedding, with the final payment being required 4 weeks before your wedding date, with final numbers. Our Wedding Co-ordinator will contact you to discuss your plans in more detail and shall confirm everything in writing. Meetings will then follow as often as you like keeping all information updated at every stage. Please do not hesitate to contact us further: Telephone 01325 365858 Email enquiries.darlingtonhotel@bannatyne.co.uk Twitter @HotelDarlington Facebook Bannatyne Hotel Darlington Instagram @bannatynehoteldarlington